Director of Legal and Compliance

Director of Legal and Compliance

We are a non-profit organization based in Cleveland, Ohio that offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities to grow within the organization, and the ability to improve the communities we serve.

CHN Housing Partners: CHN is a highly seasoned, nonprofit affordable housing developer, housing service provider and residential mortgage lender that works with its partners to solve major housing challenges for low-income people and under-served communities. Through our partnerships we have developed over 7,000 affordable homes, and each year serve over 60,000 families through a wide array of housing services. We work in Ohio and neighboring states, including Michigan, to preserve and expand affordable housing, and build equitable communities. By investing in affordable housing, we are investing in families, communities, and the economy. We are investing in the power of the permanent address.

Position Summary: Director of Legal and Compliance will assist in managing the legal affairs of CHN and its related organizations (collectively, "CHN"), protecting CHN's legal interests, and maintaining its operations within the scope established by law. Review and prepare legal documents and perform legal research and oversight of legal matters for the benefit of CHN. Legal matters could include issues regarding contracts, property interests, human resources and employment, governance filings, government regulations and compliance for programs and other legal issues that may arise within the scope of CHN's business and services.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in draft, review, revision, and negotiation of a variety of contracts and grant agreements related to operation and services of CHN
• Work with Legal and Compliance team and President and CEO in evaluating and responding to legal and contractual needs of CHN and services it provides, and drafting service line, vendor, contractor and employee agreements
• Assist in coordination of Board Governance, including preparation of required Board materials, coordination of Board meetings, drafting Board of Director resolutions for all businesses related to CHN Housing Partners, and coordination of all governance documentation needed from Board members
• Provide support as needed in CHN's annual insurance renewal
• Assist in identifying, analyzing, and responding to legal issues and compliance risks affecting CHN's businesses with a focus on how to avoid, mitigate and address compliance, risk of noncompliance, and in particular regulatory compliance requirements
• Research compliance issues and disseminate analysis on new and revised laws and regulations that affect CHN's business operations
• Assist in case management and oversight of cases involving CHN or any of its service lines
• Other duties as assigned

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Juris Doctor Degree from accredited law school
• 7+ years of law practice experience

Skills:

• Proficient legal experience and knowledge in construction and real estate development and operation
• Experience with corporate governance issues and corporate secretarial duties
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to businesses, nonprofit orgs.
• Proficient understanding of business sensitivities and confidentiality
• Knowledge of law and regulation of corporate governance in a nonprofit context
• Ability to timely respond to legal issues and communicate with appropriate stakeholders
• Ability to apply legal skills to new issues and challenges, open to learning new areas of law

Critical Competencies:

• Teaming: Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Initiative: Undertake relevant self-development activities, seek increased responsibilities, ask for, and offer help when needed; ability to work independently
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly with others
• Integrity: Demonstrate integrity in work with others, treat others with respect and consideration, and accept responsibility for own actions
• Flexibility: Ability to multitask in a changing work environment
• Dependability: Follow instructions, take responsibility for actions, keep commitments

Why Should You Apply?

• You want to be part of an organization where the work you do will have a positive and lasting difference in the community.
• Opportunities for on-the-job training and/or professional development.